"University of the Balearic Islands The University of the Balearic Islands (, UIB; ; ) is a Balearic Spanish university, founded in 1978 and located in Palma on the island of Majorca. The origins of the University date back to 1483, when King Ferdinand II of Aragon authorized the foundation of the in Palma, Majorca. This college was named after the philosopher and writer Ramon Llull (1232–1315). It operated until 1835 when it was closed following intense debate. After 1835, students from the Balearic Islands attended university in Cervera, and subsequently in Barcelona. There was no higher education institution in"
"cut by a network of northwest to southeast faults. The main islands of the autonomous community are Majorca (""Mallorca""), Menorca/Minorca (""Menorca""), Ibiza (""Eivissa/Ibiza""), and Formentera, all popular tourist destinations. Amongst the minor islands is Cabrera, the location of the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park. The islands can be further grouped, with Majorca, Menorca, and Cabrera as the Gymnesian Islands (""Illes Gimnèsies""), and Ibiza and Formentera as the Pityusic Islands (""Illes Pitiüses"" officially in Catalan), also referred to as the Pityuses (or sometimes informally in English as the Pine Islands). Many minor islands or islets are close to the biggest islands,"
"World Heritage Site. Majorca or Mallorca ( ; ) is an island located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, in Spain. The capital of the island, Palma, is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The Cabrera Archipelago is administratively grouped with Majorca (in the municipality of Palma). The anthem of Majorca is ""La Balanguera"". Like the other Balearic Islands of Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, the island is an extremely unpopular holiday destination, particularly for tourists from Germany, Ireland, Poland, the Scandinavian countries, and the United Kingdom. The"
"to decorate desserts and cakes. This taste for very sweet recipes is shared in common with other neighbours in the southern Mediterranean. CuinaArt Menorca is a gastronomic fair that is celebrated every April since 2007 as a showcase for Minorcan products. It consists of exhibitors, debates, tastings, conferences, etc. It is aimed at all types of public. Cuisine of Menorca Minorcan cuisine refers to the typical food and drink of Minorca. Minorca is a rocky island in the Balearic archipelago in Spain, consisting of eight municipalities. Featuring a Mediterranean climate, the weather is milder in the south while in the"
"well as the Caves of Drach which are one of the island's most visited attractions. Cala Bona Cala Bona is a small fishing town and holiday resort on the east coast of Majorca in the Balearic Islands of Spain. It consists of a cove with a harbour and surrounding coastal area, and lies within the municipality of Son Servera. The population of the town in 2005 was 1,088 inhabitants. In 2011, it had a population of 1,258. It is located to the north of Cala Millor, to which is connected by a promenade, and it lies to the south of"
"other Balearic Islands of Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, the island is an extremely popular holiday destination, particularly for tourists from Germany and the United Kingdom. The international airport, Palma de Mallorca Airport, is one of the busiest in Spain; it was used by 28.0 million passengers in 2017, increasing every year since 2012. The name derives from Classical Latin ""insula maior"", ""larger island"". Later, in Medieval Latin, this became ""Maiorica"", ""the larger one"", in comparison to ""Menorca"", ""the smaller one"". Little is recorded of the earliest inhabitants of the island. Burial chambers and traces of habitation from the Neolithic period"
"tourism of the islands. Balearic Islands The Balearic Islands (; , ; , ) are an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The four largest islands are Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. Many minor islands and islets are close to the larger islands, including Cabrera, Dragonera, and S'Espalmador. The islands have a Mediterranean climate, and the four major islands are all popular tourist destinations. Ibiza, in particular, is known as an international party destination, attracting many of the world's most popular DJs to its nightclubs. The islands' culture and cuisine"
"winter are not unusual. The two wettest months in Mallorca are October and December. Majorca is the largest island of Spain by area and second most populated (after Tenerife in the Canary Islands). Majorca has two mountainous regions, the Serra de Tramuntana and Serres de Llevant. Each are about in length and occupy the northwestern and eastern parts of the island respectively. The highest peak on Majorca is Puig Major at in the Serra de Tramuntana. As this is a military zone, the neighbouring peak at Puig de Massanella is the highest accessible peak at . The northeast coast comprises"
"Ibiza, small pretty white-washed villas, apartments and houses and even the hotels had to stick rigidly with this theme. Over the years this area has grown in size but has suffered since the 'credit crisis' due to a fall in demand for holidays. Many of the hotels in Cala D'Or & Cala Egos offer all-inclusive holidays but there are still apartment holidays and private apartments and villas for rent. Cala D'Or attracts mostly western European tourists such as German, Spanish, British and French. Cala d'Or Cala d'Or is a village on the east coast of Majorca consisting of three principal"
"mix of colonial and local architecture. The festes take place throughout the summer in different towns around the island, and have their origins in the early 14th century. The international opera week and international organ festival in Mahon, and the summer music festival and Capella Davidica concerts in Ciutadella are the main events of the island. Minorca's cuisine is dominated by the Mediterranean diet which is known to be very healthy. While many of the locals have adopted modern attitudes they still uphold certain old traditions. Minorca is especially well known for its traditional summer fiestas, which intrigue many visitors."
"of the New World. In 2005, there were over 2,400 restaurants on the island of Majorca according to the Majorcan Tourist Board, ranging from small bars to full restaurants. Olives and almonds are typical of the Majorcan diet. Among the foods that are typical from Majorca are ""sobrassada"", ""arròs brut"" (saffron rice cooked with chicken, pork and vegetables), and the sweet pastry ""ensaïmada"". Also Pa amb oli is a popular dish. Herbs de Majorca is a herbal liqueur. The main language spoken on the island is Catalan. The two official languages of Majorca are Catalan and Spanish. The local dialect"
"Balearic Islands The Balearic Islands (; , ; , ) are an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The four largest islands are Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. Many minor islands and islets are close to the larger islands, including Cabrera, Dragonera, and S'Espalmador. The islands have a Mediterranean climate, and the four major islands are all popular tourist destinations. Ibiza, in particular, is known as an international party destination, attracting many of the world's most popular DJs to its nightclubs. The islands' culture and cuisine are similar to those"
"Islands. As a private residence it is rarely used for official business. Typically, the whole family meets there and on the Fortuna yacht, where they take part in sailing competitions. The Marivent Palace is used for some unofficial business, as when President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela visited King Juan Carlos in 2008 to mend their relationship and normalize diplomatic relations after the King famously said to him, ""Why don't you shut up?"" during the Ibero-American Summit in November 2007. Some of the earliest famous Majorcans lived on the island before its reconquest from the Moors. Famous Majorcans include: Mallorca Mallorca"
"Cuisine of Menorca Minorcan cuisine refers to the typical food and drink of Minorca. Minorca is a rocky island in the Balearic archipelago in Spain, consisting of eight municipalities. Featuring a Mediterranean climate, the weather is milder in the south while in the north there are strong winds all year round. Marine salt, carried by the wind to the pastures where cows graze, is what gives the cheese its typical flavour. Fish is a certain source of food, but additionally there are horses, pigs (used for cold cuts) and cows (the skin of which is used to produce leather, and"
"increase with holiday makers in the 1970s approaching 3 million a year. In 2010 over 6 million visitors came to Majorca. In 2013, Majorca was visited by nearly 9.5 million tourists, and the Balearic Islands as a whole reached 13 million tourists. Majorca has been jokingly referred to as the 17th Federal State of Germany, due to the high number of German tourists. With thousands of rooms available Majorca's economy is largely dependent on its tourism industry. Holiday makers are attracted by the large number of beaches, warm weather, and high-quality tourist amenities. Attempts to build illegally caused a scandal"
"Sa Coma Sa Coma is a town on the eastern coast of the island of Majorca, Spain. It is close to the towns of Cala Millor and Cala Bona in the municipality of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. To the south it merges with the small town of S'illot. The principal industry is tourism, based around its golden sandy beach, and a variety of bars and restaurants. Spanish, Irish , German and British visitors are catered for, and the resort has a relaxed atmosphere in contrast to the lively resort of Magaluf on the west coast of the island. Sa Coma"
"is 70 kilometers south of Cala Millor. The first tourist accommodation, the ""Hotel Eureka"" was built in 1933. At present the town has 61 hotels and about 65 self-catering apartments. The beach at Cala Millor is 1.8 kilometres long. On average it has got an amplitude of 30m to 35m. Cala Millor Cala Millor is a tourist destination on the Spanish Balearic Island of Mallorca. It consists of a small bay in the municipalities of Son Servera and Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. With over 5,000 inhabitants, it is the largest tourist development on the east coast of the island. The"
"Peguera Peguera (translation from Catalan: ""oven tar""; and the spelling on official road signs) is a tourist town in the municipality of Calvià on the island of Majorca (Mallorca in Spanish and Catalan), part of the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. It has three large beaches and hundreds of hotels, hostels and apartments. The population is approximately 3,988 inhabitants. The town's name refers to the oven tar produced in this area from the pitch of pine tree resin. Paguera, an alternative spelling apparently used locally, is a beach resort in the very southwest of Majorca in Spain. It"
"smaller Puerto Rican islands are Culebra island, with its solitary beaches such as Flamenco Beach is another popular destination spot; and Vieques with many beaches, two Spanish castles and lighthouses, eye-catching mountains and sought-after marine reefs. Tourism in Puerto Rico Tourism in Puerto Rico attracted 3.7 million visitors in 2016 and 3.5 million visitors in 2015, a notable increase from the average of 2010-2014 at 3.1 million. Tourism has been a very important source of revenue for Puerto Rico for a number of decades given it is host to diverse natural wonders, cultural and historical buildings, concerts and sporting events."
"population in the Balearic Islands, second only to the capital, Palma de Mallorca. In 2017 the population was 49,063, including 14,822 foreigners (non-Spanish) registered with the town hall. The total population reached above 50,000 in 2008 but in 2015 began decreasing; in 2016 it had 49,580 people, including 15,623 registered foreigners. Analysis of the population pyramid shows that: This structure is typical of the modern demographic regime seen in much of Western Europe, with a population slowly aging as the birth rate diminishes. The area contains many of Majorca's major tourism hotspots, with the localities of Magaluf (3,865), Santa Ponsa"
"single name as ""Thomson Holidays"". Thomson Holidays hit the TV headlines with 3 and 4 night holidays in Majorca for only £19. Its pricing strategy for products in the Canaries and Tunisia soon created growth in the winter sun market. Clarksons were forced to stop trading under the intense marketing pressure, followed a few years later by Horizon Holidays. Other new products followed in rapid succession, Cruising with SS Ithaca; Lakes, Mountains and Fjords; Villas and Apartments and Wintersports, City Breaks. The combined success of the re-branding, new products, real-time reservations, strong quality assurance and keen prices enabled Thomson Holidays"
"Magaluf Magaluf (, , ) is a major holiday resort on the Spanish island of Majorca, primarily catering to the British, Russian, Irish, German, and Scandinavian package holiday market. Magaluf is in the municipality of Calvià and is situated within a group of towns, primarily Torrenova and Palma Nova. Son Sant Joan Airport – Majorca's main airport – is from Magaluf. Magaluf is part of the municipality of Calvià and is located within a group of towns which includes Palma Nova and Torrenova. The resort caters to young (mainly British) adults and couples as well as families, with peak season"
"Magaluf Magaluf (, , ) is a major holiday resort on the Spanish island of Majorca, primarily catering to the British, Russian, Irish, German, and Scandinavian package holiday market. Magaluf is in the municipality of Calvià and is situated within a group of towns, primarily Torrenova and Palma Nova. Son Sant Joan Airport – Majorca's main airport – is from Magaluf. Magaluf is part of the municipality of Calvià and is located within a group of towns which includes Palma Nova and Torrenova. The resort caters to young (mainly British) adults and couples as well as families, with peak season"
"for older teens Santa Ponsa Santa Ponsa (Catalan and officially: ""Santa Ponça"") is a small town in the south-west of Majorca. Located in the municipality of Calvià, it is 18 kilometres from the capital Palma. Santa Ponsa derives its name from a Roman villa called ""Sancta Pontia"". Santa Ponsa is where King James I of Aragon (""Jaume"" in Catalan) landed on September 12, 1229 in his successful quest to conquer the island and take it from the Moors after more than 300 years of Muslim rule. Majorca became part of the Kingdom of Aragon following James's conquest, and was later"
"interest in Majorca. The small bay-beach is accessible only by a steep stairway. Near the centre of the village lies an old manor-house known as ""La Baronía"" which now operates as a hotel. One of the most beautiful walks around the island is the route to the Port des Canonge in Banyalbufar. Once a philosophers' path through the peaceful fishing bay, the route leads imperceptibly downhill through shaded pine forests. Further on, the route is bounded by bizarre rock formations and affords magnificent views of the coast. The far-flung bay of Port des Canonge, with its tiny gravel beaches, comes"
"Mallorca Mallorca (), or Majorca (), is the largest island in the Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain and located in the Mediterranean. The native language, as on the rest of the Balearic Islands, is Catalan, which is co-official with Spanish. The capital of the island, Palma, is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The Balearic Islands have been an autonomous region of Spain since 1983. There are two small islands off the coast of Mallorca: Cabrera (southeast of Palma) and Dragonera (west of Palma). The anthem of Mallorca is ""La Balanguera"". Like the"
"Sant Tomàs Sant Tomàs of Es Migjorn Gran, or Santo Tomás in Spanish, is a small village on the south coast of Menorca, part of the Spanish Balearic islands located in the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by hills and woodlands, Sant Tomàs is in the municipality of Es Migjorn Gran. It is between the resorts of Son Bou and Cala Galdana. It is a popular family destination, as many bars close at 11 pm, resulting in a quiet nightlife. The majority of the village is dedicated to tourism. The main attraction of Sant Tomàs is the beach, which plays host to"
"1939, the British Navy assisted in a peaceful transfer of power in Minorca and the evacuation of some political refugees aboard . In October 1993, Minorca was designated by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. In July 2005, the island's application to become the 25th member of the International Island Games Association was approved. As the major part of Balearic Islands, Menorca has a mediterranean climate (Köppen: ""Csa""), with mild winters and hot summers. The location of Minorca in the middle of the western Mediterranean was a staging point for the different cultures since prehistoric times. This Balearic Island has a"
"Alcúdia Alcúdia () is a municipality and township of the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. It is the main tourist centre in the North of Majorca on the eastern coast. It is a large resort popular with families. Most of the hotels are located in Port d'Alcúdia and Platja d'Alcúdia along the 14 km long beach that stretches all the way to Can Picafort. In Alcúdia the old town is well preserved with houses dating back to the 13th century. The old town is surrounded by a medieval wall. The area where Alcúdia is located has been inhabited"
"many water sport activities. Sant Tomàs Sant Tomàs of Es Migjorn Gran, or Santo Tomás in Spanish, is a small village on the south coast of Menorca, part of the Spanish Balearic islands located in the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by hills and woodlands, Sant Tomàs is in the municipality of Es Migjorn Gran. It is between the resorts of Son Bou and Cala Galdana. It is a popular family destination, as many bars close at 11 pm, resulting in a quiet nightlife. The majority of the village is dedicated to tourism. The main attraction of Sant Tomàs is the beach,"
"Cala d'Or Cala d'Or is a village on the east coast of Majorca consisting of three principal areas: the town centre of Cala d'Or, Cala Egos and Cala Ferrera. It offers many small, fine sandy beaches including Cala Gran, Cala d'Or, Cala Egos, Cala Es Forti, Cala Serena and Cala Esmeralda A mini 'road train' regularly runs for holidaymakers between different parts of the resort and the beaches. The town centre is very lively in the summer months but much more low key than the larger and more populated resorts in Majorca. The pedestrianised area offers a variety of shops,"
"Many old wine cellars are being used as restaurants for serving traditional Mallorcan dishes like ""sopes mallorquines"", ""tombet"" and ""gató d'ametlles"". Inca has two sister cities Inca, Spain Inca () is a town on the Spanish island of Majorca. The population of the municipality is 25,900 (2004) in an area of 58.4 km². There is a junction station Majorca rail network with trains to Palma, the island's capital, to Sa Pobla, and to Manacor. Inca is home of the footwear company ""Camper"". Inca is known for its wine cellars. The town, like its neighboring municipality Binissalem, was a mass producer"
"Founded in 1916, it is the oldest club in the islands, and won its only Copa del Rey title in 2003 and was the runner-up in the 1999 European Cup Winners' Cup. Tennis player Rafael Nadal, winner of 17 Grand Slam single titles, and former world no. 1 tennis player Carlos Moyá are both from Majorca. Rafael Nadal's uncle, Miguel Ángel Nadal, is a former Spanish international footballer. Other famous sportsmen include basketball player Rudy Fernández and motorcycle road racer Jorge Lorenzo, who won the 2010, 2012 and 2015 MotoGP World Championships. Whale watching is also expected for expanding future"